Personal Economics

Factbox: What happens in a U.S. government shutdown?

By Richard Cowan and Susan Cornwell and Amanda Becker and Richard Cowan and Susan Cornwell and Amanda Becker, Reuters

In shutdowns, nonessential government employees are furloughed, or placed on temporary unpaid leave. Workers deemed essential, including those dealing with public safety and national security, keep...
Delaware Sues Opioid Manufacturers, Distributors Over Epidemic

By Nate Raymond, Reuters

(Reuters) - Delaware on Friday became the latest state to file a lawsuit accusing corporations of helping fuel the national opioid epidemic, suing a wide range of companies involved in making,...
Trump's drug czar nominee withdraws from consideration

By Sarah N. Lynch and Makini Brice, Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. lawmaker who was President Donald Trump's pick for drug czar withdrew on Tuesday after a report he spearheaded a bill that hurt the government's ability to crack down...
6 Tips for Renovating Your Home Without Getting Ripped Off

By Beth Braverman

Follow these steps to make sure that you’re not spending more than you need to on your home improvement projects.
The Risk That’s Growing Once Again in the Housing Market

By Diana Olick, CNBC

Homebuyers are increasingly opting to put less money down when purchasing their homes, increasing their risk should the housing market, and specifically home prices, falter yet again.

Making a Big Money Move? Why You Should Probably Consult a Financial Adviser

By Beth Pinsker, Reuters

People hire financial advisers with the very obvious goal of getting advice on how to handle their money. So why do investors often cut advisers out of consequential decisions? Some advisers say...
Are Fidget Spinners Dangerous? Consumer Group Issues a Warning

By Beth Braverman

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning that fidget spinners might not be suitable for everyone.
The Best City in America for Working Parents

By Beth Braverman

While it’s tough for working parents across the country, there are some cities where the load is a bit lighter, thanks to lower childcare costs and shorter commute times.
Here’s How Much More Your Health Insurance Will Cost Next Year

By Beth Braverman

Consumers who get health insurance through their jobs won’t see rate hikes in the double digits like those on the Obamacare exchanges, but they’ll still see the cost of health care go up.
Would Trump Take Away Your Mortgage Interest Deduction?

By Rob Garver

In the complicated world of federal tax expenditures, there is perhaps no provision more loved by its beneficiaries and more hated by academic economists than the mortgage interest deduction. For...

Most Americans Are Money Smart … but Still In Debt

By Janna Herron

Despite having trouble saving for retirement, paying off student loans or reducing credit card debt, most Americans actually have a good grip on basic financial concepts, according to a new survey...
Black Students Take on More Debt than Asian, White Low-Income Students

By Eric Pianin

With millions of college students and their families struggling to cope with mounting costs for tuition and room and board, new research suggests that the staggering $1.34 trillion of annual student...
Want a Better Credit Score? Take This Simple Step

By Josh Weiss, CNBC

Improving your credit score can be as simple as asking for a higher card limit. Really, it's true. The trick is to ask for a higher limit on your existing cards. However, most people don't bother,...
Meet the Top People Who Could Steal Your Identity

By Jacqueline Leo

Ever wonder what happened to America’s Most Wanted? As popular as the FBI was for 24 years, hosted by John Walsh on Fox-owned television stations, it was canceled in 2011. It had a brief resurgence...
One More Reason to Work Past Age 65

By Beth Braverman

Given Americans’ dismal record of saving for retirement, many will likely need to work past the traditional retirement age in order be financially secure once they do finally leave the nine-to-five...

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